By the Amazon Picks Desk, Canada News Media. Updated Nov. 14, 2026. We research products from real Amazon.ca listings and customer reviews; we have not tested them ourselves.
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The best cordless drill for most Canadian homes is the DEWALT 20V Max DCD771C2 kit, at $190.49 on Amazon.ca on Nov. 14, 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 48,243 ratings. If you only hang shelves and assemble furniture, the BLACK+DECKER 20V Max 68-piece kit at $108.00 is the cheaper way in, and if you want a drill and an impact driver together, the Milwaukee M18 combo is $265.00.
Key facts
Prices and ratings in this guide were checked on Amazon.ca on Nov. 14, 2026, and may change. The six kits range from $108.00 to $265.00. The most-reviewed kit is the DEWALT DCD771C2 with 48,243 ratings, and the highest average on a kit with more than 1,000 ratings is the DEWALT DCD777D1 at 4.8 stars from 2,463 ratings. Amazon.ca shows the BLACK+DECKER 68-piece kit at $108.00, down from $140.00, and the DEWALT DCD771C2 at $190.49, down from $231.55. Amazon has said its Black Friday deals start Nov. 19, and Black Friday itself is Nov. 27, 2026, so these prices may move. We have not tested any of these drills.
| Kit | Price (Nov. 14) | What the listing says | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DCD771C2 | $190.49 | 20V Max, compact, 1/2-inch drill/driver kit | 4.7 (48,243) | Most homeowners |
| DEWALT DCD777D1 | $170.26 | 20V MAX, 1/2-inch, 2 speed, XR, 2.0 Ah battery | 4.8 (2,463) | Buyers who want one battery and a step up |
| Bosch GSR18V-400B22 | $139.95 | 18V compact brushless, 1/2-inch, two 2.0 Ah batteries | 4.7 (271) | Value for two batteries |
| Milwaukee 2697-22CT | $265.00 | M18 18V hammer drill and impact driver combo | 4.5 (1,178) | Renovators and heavier jobs |
| Makita CLX224 | $150.00 | 12V max CXT, two-piece combo, 1.5 Ah | 4.6 (155) | Small hands, tight spaces |
| BLACK+DECKER LDX120PK | $108.00 | 20V Max drill and 68-piece home tool kit | 4.4 (16,700) | First-time owners, light jobs |
DEWALT 20V Max DCD771C2 drill/driver kit
DEWALT DCD771C2 kit. Image: Amazon.ca
This is the pick for most households. The listing calls it a compact 20V Max 1/2-inch drill/driver kit, and it was $190.49 on Amazon.ca on Nov. 14, 2026, marked down from $231.55. It has 48,243 ratings and a 4.7-star average, by far the largest review record of the six. It suits someone who wants one drill for shelves, curtain rods, decks and the odd renovation. The trade-off is that a hammer drill or impact driver is a separate purchase if you plan to drill masonry or drive long lag screws.
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DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCD777D1 drill driver
DEWALT DCD777D1. Image: Amazon.ca
This one is for buyers who want a slightly more premium DEWALT and are fine with a single battery. The listing says 20V MAX, 1/2-inch chuck, two speeds, XR, with one 2.0 Ah battery and a charger, and it was $170.26 on Nov. 14, 2026. It has a 4.8-star average from 2,463 ratings. Skip it if you want a spare battery in the box, because the listing shows one.
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Bosch GSR18V-400B22 drill/driver kit
Bosch GSR18V-400B22 kit. Image: Amazon.ca
The Bosch is the value pick for anyone who wants two batteries and a brushless motor under $140. The listing describes an 18V compact brushless 1/2-inch drill/driver with two 2.0 Ah Slimpack batteries, priced at $139.95 on Nov. 14, 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 271 ratings and “100+ bought in past month” shown. That is a much thinner review record than the DEWALT kits, so read recent reviews before buying. Skip it if you already own batteries from another brand.
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Milwaukee 2697-22CT M18 hammer drill and impact driver combo
Milwaukee 2697-22CT combo kit. Image: Amazon.ca
This is the step-up pick for renovators, deck builders and anyone who will drive a lot of long screws. The listing is for an M18 18-volt lithium-ion hammer drill and impact driver combo, and it was $265.00 on Nov. 14, 2026. It has 1,178 ratings and a 4.5-star average, the lowest average of the six, so it is worth reading the critical reviews. It is also the most expensive kit here. Skip it if you only need a drill for light household work.
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Makita CLX224 12V max CXT combo kit
Makita CLX224 combo kit. Image: Amazon.ca
The Makita suits people who find full-size 18V and 20V drills bulky. The listing describes a 12V max CXT lithium-ion two-piece combo kit with 1.5 Ah batteries, at $150.00 on Nov. 14, 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 155 ratings and “50+ bought in past month” shown. A 12V tool gives up power compared with the 18V and 20V kits above, so it is not the right choice for thick lumber or heavy framing. Its review record is thin, at 155 ratings.
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BLACK+DECKER 20V Max LDX120PK drill and home tool kit
BLACK+DECKER LDX120PK. Image: Amazon.ca
This is the budget pick for a first apartment or a first toolbox. The listing is a 20V Max drill with a 68-piece home tool kit, and it was $108.00 on Nov. 14, 2026, down from $140.00, with a “deal selling fast” label shown. It has a 4.4-star average from about 16,700 ratings. It is the lowest-rated of the six, and it is aimed at light household jobs rather than heavy use. Skip it if you expect to build a deck.
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Which cordless drill should I buy for home use in Canada? A 20V or 18V drill/driver kit from a known brand covers most household jobs. The DEWALT DCD771C2 has the biggest review record on Amazon.ca, and the BLACK+DECKER kit is the cheapest of the six at $108.00.
Is a drill/driver or an impact driver better for hanging shelves? A drill/driver is the more general tool, because it drills holes and drives screws. An impact driver is better for long screws and heavy fastening, which is why the Milwaukee and Makita kits bundle both.
Do batteries work across brands? No. Each brand uses its own battery system, such as DEWALT 20V MAX, Milwaukee M18 and Makita CXT, so buying into one brand makes later add-on tools cheaper. Check the listing before you buy a bare tool without a battery.
Will cordless drill prices drop on Black Friday in Canada? They might. Amazon says its Black Friday deals start Nov. 19, and Black Friday itself is Nov. 27, 2026. Some of these kits already show markdowns, and prices on Amazon.ca can change at any time.
How we chose. We searched Amazon.ca on Nov. 14, 2026 for cordless drill kits from DEWALT, Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch and BLACK+DECKER, and picked six with high ratings across a range of prices and sizes. Prices, ratings and review counts come from the Amazon.ca search results that day; we did not read individual reviews, did not verify sellers, and have not tested the drills. Prices may change. See more picks on our Amazon Picks Canada hub. Independent reporting like this is supported by readers: support our journalism.
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